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radioactive iodine
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number one choice for gaves or other thyrotoxicosis
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thioamides, propylthiouracil, methimazole
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inhibits thyroid peroxidase (depletes stored), inhibits peripheral conversion to T3, used prior to radioactive or during pregnancy
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sodium iodide
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thyrotoxic crisis, inhibits thyroid release
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potassium iodide
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prevents uptake of radioactive iodide uptake in accident. Protective for 24hrs
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thyroid storm
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use thioamide, BB, Ca block first then sodium iodine
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levothyroxine
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T4, cretinism and myxedema, increased dose needed for children and pregnancy, lessen dose (interferes with TBG binding) NSAIDS, phenytoin, diazepam
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liothyronine
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T3, myxedema coma
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